Constituency
Herne Bay and Sandwich
At a glance
The MP for Herne Bay and Sandwich is Sir Roger Gale (Conservative), who has held the seat since 2024. At the 2024 general election the seat was a Con hold: he took 35.3% of the vote for a majority of 2,499, on a 62.7% turnout. The seat was first contested on its current boundaries at the 2024 general election, so there are no earlier results in our data.
2024 general election result
Majority 2,499 · Turnout 62.7% · Electorate 77,869
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roger Gale | Conservative | 17,243 | 35.3% |
| Helen Whitehead | Labour | 14,744 | 30.2% |
| Amelia Randall | Reform UK | 10,602 | 21.7% |
| Thea Barrett | Green Party | 3,529 | 7.2% |
| Angie Curwen | Liberal Democrat | 2,709 | 5.5% |
Past election results
Every General Election and by-election in this seat, newest first. Open one for the full candidate list.
| Election | Winner | Result | Majority |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Roger Gale (Con) | Con hold | 2,499 |
Source: 2024 general election result from the official Parliament constituency profile.